GRE Word List

FRISK

to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets

The meaning of the word frisk is to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets.

Random words

WordMeaning
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
confideto have confidence : trust
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
habituateto make used to something : accustom